A macrocosm is a complex organized system such as the universe or a society, considered as a single unit. The macrocosm of the universe is mirrored in the microcosm of the mind. microcosm. a large, complicated system such as the whole universe or a society, considered as a single unit microcosm (macrocosmos, from macro- ( MACRO-) + kosmos ( COSMOS))
The great world; that part of the universe which is exterior to man; contrasted with microcosm, or man
(Cf Microcosm) The natural universe as a whole, including the biological realms of flora and fauna, weather, and celestial objects such as the sun, moon, and stars See Chain of Being
everything that exists anywhere; "they study the evolution of the universe"; "the biggest tree in existence"
Large order representing a smaller, large-scale model; cosmos as a large-scale man Compare Microcosm
[ 'ma-kr&-"kä-z&m ] (noun.) 1600. From Medieval Latin macrocosmus, formed from Ancient Greek μακρός (makros, “great, long”) + κόσμος (cosmos, “universe, order”).